Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has closed applications for its 2026 Pronametro research and thematic action grants.
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) officially launched ABNT NBR ISO 14001, Brazil's adoption of the revised ISO 14001 environmental management standard, during an event at the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan).
Alexandre Garrido has received an ISO Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to ISO/TC 228, including his role as project leader of ISO 18060:2026.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) presented new digital services, online fraud monitoring initiatives and professional training programs at the Quality 360º – Strategy That Generates Value event in Belo Horizont.
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) joined government, industry and certification representatives in São Paulo for an event highlighting progress in Brazil's Green Seal Program (Selo Verde), a national initiative aimed at certifying sustainable products and services.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received international recognition to accredit certification bodies under the FSSC 24000 social responsibility certification scheme.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened applications for a pilot accreditation program for biobanks in Brazil based on ISO 20387.
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) awarded Campo Mourão triple certification for sustainable, resilient, and smart cities, making it the first mid-sized municipality in Brazil to achieve the recognition.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) held the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac 2026) in Rio de Janeiro,
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched #ABNTTalks, a new written-content format that turns podcast-style conversations into text articles focused on standards, professional development, and business-related topics.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026, ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).
Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.